Why Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer Are Not in England Squad For Pakistan Tri Series? Reason Revealed

England are set to take part in the Pakistan Tri-Series 2026 alongside hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The ODI tri-series will be played in Pakistan as England continue their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The Pakistan Tri-Series is scheduled to begin on October 18, with Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka in the opening match. England will play their first game against Pakistan on October 20 at Rawalpindi.

The three teams will face each other twice during the league stage, with the top two teams progressing to the final. The title clash is scheduled to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31. England enter the tournament after winning their recent ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-1. The tri-series will give Harry Brook's side another opportunity to assess their ODI combination.

However, England will be without two of their prominent white-ball players for the Pakistan Tri-Series. One of the best wicketkeeper batsmen in the world, Jos Buttler, has been ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, while Jofra Archer has been rested as part of England's workload management.

Why Are Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer Not Playing in Pakistan Tri-Series?

Jos Buttler injury has caused a major blow for England as he will miss the Pakistan Tri-Series due to a hamstring concern. The England wicketkeeper-batter suffered the problem during the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley. Buttler retired hurt during the match after experiencing discomfort, but later returned to the crease. However, the injury prevented him from taking part in the third ODI of the series at The Oval.

England subsequently confirmed that Buttler would not be available for the Pakistan Tri-Series as he continues his recovery. With Buttler unavailable, England have Jordan Cox and Tom Banton as players who can provide wicketkeeping cover during the tri-series. Jofra Archer, meanwhile, has been rested by the selectors as they manage his workload following a busy English summer. Archer has had a demanding schedule across international and franchise cricket.

England Squad for Pakistan Tri-Series

England have announced a 16-member squad for the Pakistan Tri-Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Mason Crane is one of the notable names in the squad. The leg-spinner returns to the England ODI setup after a lengthy absence from international cricket.

Sam Curran and Adil Rashid are also included after returning from their respective injury issues. The squad also includes uncapped players James Coles and Henry Crocombe. Let's have a look at the complete ENG squad for PAK tri-series.

England squad for Pakistan Tri-Series: Harry Brook (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.